A Huntington man was sentenced to prison for his role in a gun crime.
Nigel Jamille Coats, 19, of Huntington, was sentenced to nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of a stolen firearm.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on July 15, 2022, Brennon Michael Adkins, 22, and TJ Jazz Cremeans, 21, both of Huntington, broke into Tri-State Pawn and Jewelry in Huntington to steal various electronics from the store’s inventory.
Coats admitted that he was in a vehicle with Adkins and Cremeans prior to and following their breaking and entering at the business.
Coats further admitted that he possessed one of the stolen firearms, a DPMS, model AR-15, 5.56mm rifle, shortly after the breaking and entering and theft was completed.
Cremeans pleaded guilty to theft of firearms from a federal firearms licensee on June 27, 2023.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Huntington Police Department.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Troy D. Adams prosecuted the case.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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